Looking for vegetarian dinner ideas? You're in the right place! From pasta and rice dishes to soups, stews and even breakfast for dinner, we have gathered our top tried and true vegetarian recipes that are perfect for any night of the week.
We get asked a lot about vegetarian recipes for dinner by our readers, and while we already have a complete collection of vegetarian recipes, I've decided to put together over 60 dinner ideas that are vegetarian and honestly, super easy to make. Whether you are a vegetarian or just looking for meat-free options, these recipes will come handy!
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Best vegetarian dinner recipes
Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta
This spinach pesto pasta is creamy and rich, plus it's loaded with vegetables. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this vegetarian pasta is both healthy and delicious.
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BEST WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH TAHINI SAUCE
Best Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
This is the best whole roasted cauliflower recipe with so much flavor in every bite. Learn how to roast a whole head of cauliflower perfectly every time using my step by step tutorial.
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TURKISH BRAISED LEEKS RECIPE (ZEYTINYAĞLI PIRASA)
Turkish Braised Leeks Recipe (Zeytinyağlı Pırasa)
This Turkish leek recipe is delicious and easy to make. Leeks are braised with olive oil and then topped with a garlicky yogurt sauce, resulting in a delicious, wholesome meal ready in no time.
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BEST CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS RECIPE
Best Cauliflower Fritters Recipe
Ready in 30 minutes, these cauliflower fritters are packed with Mediterranean spices and herbs. Serve with some salad and bread for a complete lunch or dinner.
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Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Rice Recipe
Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Rice Recipe
Spanakorizo is a classic Greek spinach rice that's easy and comforting. You only need a few ingredients to make this delicious vegetarian recipe.
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Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
Fasolakia is a Greek green bean recipe that proves that green beans need not be bland. Tender green beans braised in olive oil and tomato make this a mouthwatering vegetarian and gluten free main or side dish.
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Kuku sabzi Persian herb frittata
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Kuku Sabzi is a Persian Herb Frittata that can be baked in the oven and is topped with barberries and walnuts. It's a great recipe to use up all the herbs!
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Easy Caprese Gnocchi
Have a fancy homemade meal in twenty minutes! Make this Easy Caprese Gnocchi so your entire family can enjoy a delicious meal together.
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Best Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
This eggplant parmesan recipe is a classic for good reasons. You can't go wrong with layers of eggplant, cheese and marinara sauce. Learn how to make this eggplant casserole with this easy tutorial (including a special tip that makes this dish special!) and how-to video.
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Persian potato patties (kuku sibzamini)
Persian Potato Patties (Kuku Sibzamini)
These potato patties are crispy on the outside and creamy and soft on the inside. Serve these homemade potato patties as an appetizer or a light meal.
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Homemade Falafel Recipe (Step-By-Step)
Homemade Falafel Recipe
This homemade falafel recipe is easy to follow and makes delicious falafels that are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Learn how to make this staple of Middle Eastern cuisine at home and ditch the take out.
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Fried potatoes and onions (Do piazeh aloo)
Fried Potatoes and Onions Persian Style (Do Piazeh Aloo)
An easy recipe for fried potatoes and onions with a Persian twist. Do piazeh aloo is an Iranian vegan dish that you can make in no time with just a few ingredients. It's packed with so much flavor thanks to turmeric and spices.
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Turkish Zucchini Stew Recipe
This Turkish zucchini stew is hearty, healthy and so easy to make. It's made in one pot and is ready in just 30 minutes.
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Tomato Rice Persian Style (Dami Gojeh Farangi)
Persian One Pot Tomato Rice – Dami Gojeh Farangi
Persian tomato rice is an easy vegetarian dish full of amazing flavors. This one pot rice recipe uses very few ingredients and can be prepared in no time!
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Easy Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille is a hearty and healthy French dish that's packed with flavor. This recipe is made with hearty summer vegetables that you may already have on hand.
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Turkish Borek Recipe (Sigara Borek)
Borek is a Turkish savory crunchy pastry filled with different fillings such as cheese or potatoes. Learn how to make Turkish borek recipe by watching our step-by-step video and tutorial. They are perfect as a midday snack or for breakfast and you can make them in advance and freeze them for later.
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Classic Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)
Easy Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)
Here is a classic spanakopita recipe. This Greek spinach pie is made with phyllo dough, spinach and feta. It's packed with so much flavor. One slice is never enough! Be sure to check out our step by step tutorial and video.
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Eggplant Caponata Recipe
Eggplant caponata is an easy recipe that's full of flavor. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is made with fresh vegetables and is very simple to make.
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The Best Middle Eastern Eggplant Recipe (Video)
Middle Eastern Eggplant Recipe
This is a great Middle Eastern eggplant recipe to always keep on hand. Perfectly roasted eggplant is served with a stunning tahini yogurt sauce and pomegranate arils. It's perfect as a side dish or an impressive appetizer!
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Turkish Vegan Lentil Balls (Mercimek Köftesi)
These vegan lentil meatballs are a Turkish classic. Made with red lentils and bulgur, these meatballs are usually served with lettuce and herbs.
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Vegetable Tikka Masala
A delicious clean-the-fridge vegetable tikka masala recipe that you'll love. Learn how to make a tasty vegetarian tikka masala with just a few ingredients and a shortcut.
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Cheese stuffed eggplant meatballs
Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Meatballs
Eggplant meatballs are perfect for dinner. These vegetarian meatballs are cooked in a chunky tomato sauce and are stuffed with cheese.
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Persian Savory Saffron Cake - Tahchin
Persian Savory Saffron Cake - Tahchin is a very delicious traditional Persian rice dish full of saffron and other great flavors. Usually served with chicken, this tahchin recipe is surprisingly easy to make!
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Best Fried Eggplant Recipe with Tomatoes
Fried Eggplant Recipe with Tomatoes
Fried eggplant with tomatoes are the easiest side dish. Fresh eggplant and tomatoes fried to perfection and are topped with crispy garlic.
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Mujadara (Lebanese lentil and rice)
Mujadara Lebanese Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions
Mujadara is a simple Lebanese lentil and rice dish with crispy onions that's packed with flavor. This lentils and rice recipe calls for only a few ingredients and is very easy to make.
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Quick Vegetarian Pineapple Fried Rice
Quick Vegetarian Pineapple Fried Rice is an easy dish that can be ready in only 20 minutes! It's packed with vegetables and flavors, making it a perfect weeknight meal!
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The Best Caprese Pasta Salad [Video]
Caprese Pasta Salad
This caprese pasta salad only needs a few ingredients, yet is super tasty. Made with fresh mozzarella cheese and juicy tomatoes, this pasta salad is an ideal side dish.
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Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)
Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)
Kashke bademjan is a simple Persian eggplant dip that is made with a handful of ingredients. This tasty vegetarian dip is full of amazing flavors and makes for a perfect appetizer!
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Authentic Dolma Recipe (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Dolma Recipe (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
An easy recipe for dolma or stuffed grape leaves that's healthy and hearty. Check out the video and tutorial on how to make stuffed grape leaves.
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Mucver - Turkish Zucchini Fritters
Turkish Zucchini Fritters Recipe Mucver
Mucver or zucchini fritters is a classic Turkish dish that's ready in 30 minutes. This recipe calls for fresh zucchini and herbs and it's very simple to make.
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Mirza ghasemi Persian smoked eggplant and tomatoes
Mirza Ghasemi Persian Smoked Eggplants and Tomatoes
Mirza Ghasemi is a Persian eggplant and tomato dish that's very flavorful. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is super easy to make and everyone will ask for seconds!
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Spicy Stuffed Peppers
These Spicy Stuffed Peppers are perfect for weeknights. The combination of risotto and chorizo topped with delicious salsa is very tempting!
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Roasted vegetable pasta recipe
Roasted Vegetable Pasta
Roasted vegetable pasta is a delicious weeknight meal that's bursting with amazing flavors. This vegetarian pasta recipe is easy, quick and perfect for a family meal.
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Filling vegetarian salads for dinner
Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe
An easy couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes and makes an amazing side dish.
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Turkish potato salad (patates salatasi)
Turkish Homemade Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)
Learn how to make homemade potato salad Turkish style. This no mayo potato salad is flavored with fresh herbs and delicious spices.
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Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kisir) with Video
An easy bulgur salad recipe that's perfect for any day. Made with bulgur, olive oil and herbs, this salad in ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Greek Chickpea Salad
Ready in 10 minutes, this Greek chickpea salad is the perfect lunch or dinner for weekdays. You only need a few ingredients to make this hearty and healthy salad.
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Piyaz (Turkish white bean salad)
Turkish White Bean Salad
This Turkish white bean salad is ready in just 10 minutes. It's an easy and tasty side dish that pairs nicely with many Mediterranean flavors.
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Mediterranean three bean salad
Mediterranean Three Bean Salad Recipe
An easy three bean salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist. This protein-packed vegan salad is perfect for meal prep or as a side dish. Make sure to watch the video for step-by-step instructions.
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Mediterranean Green Bean Salad Recipe
Here's a green bean salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist that can be ready in 20 minutes. Topped with crispy shallots and feta, this salad is packed with a lot of bright flavors. This salad keeps well, so it's fine to make it ahead of time.
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Vegetarian soups and stews
Persian eggplant soup recipe (ash-e bademjan)
Persian Eggplant Soup - Ash-e Bademjan
Persian eggplant soup is a delicious Persian recipe that's very simple to make. This easy Persian soup is vegetarian and gluten free.
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Curry Lentil Soup
Curry lentil soup is an easy soup recipe that you can make in 30 minutes with just a few ingredients. This lentil soup with coconut milk is very comforting.
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Turkish Yogurt Soup Yayla Corbasi
Turkish yogurt soup is the perfect option for a light meal. This warm yogurt soup is simple, healthy, and naturally vegetarian.
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Turkish red lentil soup (mercimek corbasi)
Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Mercimek Corbasi)
Turkish lentil soup is ready in 30 minutes and is so easy to make. You can make this healthy and delicious soup with just a handful of ingredients.
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Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup
Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup
Here's a green lentil soup with a Mediterranean twist. Packed with vegetables and spices, this recipe proves that healthy soups don't have to be bland!
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Easy Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Moroccan chickpea stew is made with simple ingredients and flavored with warm spices. It’s easy and ready in no time!
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Quick Vegetarian Chili
Have the best comfort food on your table in less than 30 minutes. This quick vegetarian chili is is ready in no time and is bursting with flavor!
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Mediterranean instant pot vegetable soup
Mediterranean Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
Here is a quick and easy instant pot vegetable soup with a Mediterranean twist. This pressure cooker soup recipe is perfect as a light dinner or lunch. Make sure you watch the video to quickly learn how to make Mediterranean vegetable soup in an instant pot.
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Turmeric ginger red lentil soup
Turmeric Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Ready in only 30 minutes, this turmeric ginger red lentil soup is everyone's favorite. This is a healthy and hearty soup recipe that's full of flavor!
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Vegetarian sandwiches, pizzas and flatbreads
Gozleme Recipe (Turkish Stuffed Flatbread)
Gozleme recipe (Turkish Stuffed Flatbread)
Gozleme is a delicious Turkish flatbread stuffed with different fillings such as potatoes and spinach. Watch the video to learn how to make this classic Turkish recipe.
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Mediterranean Pizza Recipe
Mediterranean pizza is the ultimate fresh family dinner, ready in 30 minutes and everyone loves it. This is a delicious homemade pizza recipe with tasty Mediterranean toppings that will knock your socks off!
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Best Caprese Pizza Recipe (Video)
Caprese pizza is an easy dinner ready in 30 minutes. Made with homemade basil oil, tomatoes and mozzarella, this pizza is a crowd pleaser. Watch the video for a complete tutorial.
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Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Grilled eggplant sandwich is the perfect lunch. This sandwich is made with grilled eggplants, olives, onions, capers, hummus and other delicious ingredients.
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Avocado Caprese Sandwich Recipe
Avocado Caprese Sandwich Recipe
Caprese sandwich with avocado is perfect for weekdays. You can make this sandwich with just a few ingredients in only 15 minutes.
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Mediterranean Flatbread Recipe
This easy Mediterranean flatbread recipe is a keeper. It's a simple flatbread recipe that's topped with delicious vegetables and is perfect for any day of the week.
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Vegetarian breakfast for dinner
Manakish Zaatar Recipe (Manakeesh)
Manakish zaatar is a delicious Middle Eastern flatbread topped with zaatar. Learn how to make this delicious zaatar bread from scratch with just a few ingredients.
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Easy Shakshuka With Feta
Shakshuka with feta is great for brunch. Eggs are poached in a delicious tomato sauce flavored with warm spices and vegetables and then topped with creamy feta. Learn how to make this easy one skillet breakfast recipe and enjoy it any day of the week.
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Spanish Tortilla Recipe (Easy Tutorial)
Spanish Tortilla Recipe
This Spanish tortilla recipe is a classic. Also known as tortilla espanola, this easy Spanish potato omelette is so easy yet very satisfying. You're only four ingredients and a skillet away from one of the most popular Spanish dishes!
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Nargesi Persian spinach and eggs
Persian Spinach and Eggs (Nargesi)
Spinach and eggs, Persian style! This one pan breakfast is easy, healthy and ready in only 20 minutes. You only need a handful of ingredients to make this delicious egg recipe.
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Italian baked eggs in marinara sauce
Italian Baked Eggs in Marinara Sauce
Breakfast for dinner! This Italian eggs in marinara recipe is simple but perfect for a quick dinner!
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Greek Avocado Egg Sandwich
Avocado Egg Sandwich with a Greek twist is ready in 20 minutes. Avocado and egg wrapped in pita with some olives and feta offers so much flavor in every bite.
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Menemen Turkish eggs and tomatoes
Menemen Turkish Eggs and Tomatoes Recipe
Avocado Egg Sandwich with a Greek twist is ready in 20 minutes. Avocado and egg wrapped in pita with some olives and feta offers so much flavor in every bite.
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Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito Recipe
Avocado Egg Sandwich with a Greek twist is ready in 20 minutes. Avocado and egg wrapped in pita with some olives and feta offers so much flavor in every bite.
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Mediterranean spinach omelette
Mediterranean Spinach Omelette
Avocado Egg Sandwich with a Greek twist is ready in 20 minutes. Avocado and egg wrapped in pita with some olives and feta offers so much flavor in every bite.
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Cilbir (Turkish Eggs)
Avocado Egg Sandwich with a Greek twist is ready in 20 minutes. Avocado and egg wrapped in pita with some olives and feta offers so much flavor in every bite.
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Potatoes and eggs yeralma yumurta
Yeralma Yumurta - Potatoes and Eggs
Avocado Egg Sandwich with a Greek twist is ready in 20 minutes. Avocado and egg wrapped in pita with some olives and feta offers so much flavor in every bite.
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Mexican Breakfast Bowl Recipe
Avocado Egg Sandwich with a Greek twist is ready in 20 minutes. Avocado and egg wrapped in pita with some olives and feta offers so much flavor in every bite.
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Mediterranean Breakfast Hash
Avocado Egg Sandwich with a Greek twist is ready in 20 minutes. Avocado and egg wrapped in pita with some olives and feta offers so much flavor in every bite.
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Can I make these dinners ahead of time?
You can make many of these recipes (with the exception of sandwiches and fresh salads) up to one day ahead of time and keep them refrigerated until you're ready to reheat and serve.
Another way to save time is to prepare the ingredients ahead of time so the cooking process is shorter.
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Step-by-Step Recipe
Best Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
Looking for vegetarian dinner ideas? You're in the right place! From pasta and rice dishes to soups, stews and even breakfast for dinner, we have gathered our top tried and true vegetarian recipes that are perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- Check each recipe for the complete ingredient list
Instructions
- Make ahead: You can make most of these recipes at least a day in advance and keep refrigerated. Reheat in a pan over medium heat when you're ready to serve.
- Storage: Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days (it might vary depending on the recipe). You can also freeze most of the dishes for up to 3 months.
- Variations and substitutions: For most of the recipes, you can use dairy-free alternatives.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal
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Stephanie
Thanks for such a great list of vegan dinner recipes. I am trying to make our meals plant-based at least 3 days each week - so this article is one I will refer to often!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
We were getting into a rut with our meat free days, so it's great to have a collection of new tasty recipes to try. Thanks for this.
Anjali
These all look so delicious I don't know which one to try first! It might have to be the Persian Herb Frittata - I've never had that before and it looks amazing!
Julia
We’ve tried 3 recipes from this roundup and they all turned incredible! Definitely trying all the rest soon!
Renee
There are so many wonderful vegetarian recipes to choose from here - I hardly know where start!
David Visokey
Nice article. Keep posting such a yummy recipes. Thank you.
Sisley White - Sew White
So many ideas I can't wait to try some of them!
Aimee Mars
Bookmarking this page! What a great resource for healthy dinners!
Kathleen
What an incredible list of vegetarian meals. They all look so good. I think I'll start with the Mediterranean pizza and then go from there.
Marie B
Lovely collection of vegetarian recipes! I'm not a vegetarian but would like to cut a lot on my meat consumption so this is a good place to get ideas! Plus a lot of nice Indian flavors is a plus. Thanks for sharing!